Sleep Apnea and Heart Attacks—a Joyous Link

Sleep Apnea and Heart Attacks—a Joyous Link

Cardiovascular diseases (strokes and heart attacks) are the primary killers of elderly adults. Notably, over 60% of those with a cardiovascular disease also suffer from sleep apnea. While it often goes undiagnosed, you probably have it if you snore loudly. So, sleep...
Nail Fungus: The Best Treatments Revealed

Nail Fungus: The Best Treatments Revealed

Nail fungus is stubborn once it sets in, as a result, is difficult to treat. However, a recent study in the Journal of Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology examined 10 treatment options. And they found some cheap options that are up to 90% effective...
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Caused by Your Chronotype

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Caused by Your Chronotype

People’s preferred time to be active is known as their chronotype. A new study in the International Journal of Obesity shows that your chronotype determines whether you will develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and how severe it will be. Since the risk of...
The Best Exercise to Combat Parkinson’s Disease?

The Best Exercise to Combat Parkinson’s Disease?

Physical exercise has long been proven to be an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease. However, due to its motor symptoms, many Parkinson’s patients may have difficulty exercising. However, a new study presented at the 2022 International Congress of the...
Cholesterol and Red Meat (A Shocking Study)

Cholesterol and Red Meat (A Shocking Study)

For decades, scientists have been telling us to eat less red meat because it is supposedly rich in saturated fats, which cause high cholesterol. But new research from the University of Nottingham published in Food & Function puts this claim to the test. And the...
When Chronic Kidney Disease Drugs Worsen CKD

When Chronic Kidney Disease Drugs Worsen CKD

On average, people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) take nine prescription medications to control its causes and symptoms. CKD patients are often put on drugs to control their high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, high potassium, high phosphate, high water...